Frank Nitti III

Frank Nitti III of Flanders, NJ is a Political Science Major and an East Asian Studies minor with a 3.58 grade point average. He is learning Mandarin Chinese because “it is a targeted language by the international and Unites States intelligence organizations that I look to apply to.” He works as an assistant program manager for the NJ Higher Education Partnership for Sustainability. He facilitated a campus-wide ink cartridge recycling program and compiled inventory for an inter-office excess supply swap. In addition, Frank took part in a carry out trash pick up event at the Ramapo Reservation and a beach sweep clean up. He is president of StudentsTogether for Environmental Progress, community service chair and head delegate for the Model United Nations program and is a member of Colleges Against Cancer, the Literature Club and Political Forum.

Awarded Scholarships

2011

Mazur, D. Bennett Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded in Spring 2024. Please check often for application opening dates. 

This award was created in memory of D. Bennett Mazur, veteran, Ramapo College professor, Bergen County Freeholder and New Jersey Assemblyman. A native of Fort Lee, New Jersey, Mr. Mazur displayed courage and resilience as a soldier during World War II, receiving three Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. In 1972 Mr. Mazur was elected to the New Jersey State Assembly, where he served until he retired in 1992. He is well known for sponsoring a 1992 anti-discrimination bill making it illegal to discriminate on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation in hiring/ promotion, financial loans or credit, or housing in the State of New Jersey. His experience made him a valuable asset to the Ramapo faculty. After his death, friends, fellow legislators led by Senator Loretta Weinberg and members of the Bergen County community held a dinner to raise funds to establish this endowed scholarship fund, which is for students studying urban affairs or public policy. “His life as an assemblyman, professor, soldier and great American,” wrote Fort Lee friends at Mr. Mazur’s death, “have left us with a tradition of intellect, excellence, courage and empathy for those less fortunate; a hallmark for all of us to emulate.”